Disney's cartoon princesses gather in real life

As proof that you can be a princess when you grow up, the voices behind 10 of Disney's cartoon princesses have gathered at a US event for fans, BBC News reports.

The women have voiced heroines spanning nearly three decades of films, from The Little Mermaid (1989) to 2016's Moana.

Snow White and Cinderella were absent, but Disney claimed it was the largest gathering of its "royals" in one place.

They are resuming their roles for a new film which Disney said would "break down" the princess stereotype.

Next year's release, Wreck-It Ralph 2, will feature all the Disney princesses in a scene where they wear T-shirts - not dresses - and discuss the "challenges of being perfect".

John Lasseter, Disney and Pixar's chief creative officer, said at Sunday's Disney expo in California: "These characters are really strong... We love to think of them way beyond just the movie that was made."